Emails & MeetingsIntermediate
Circling back
PronunciationSER-kling BAK
Definition
A polite way to say you are returning to a topic that was postponed or left without an answer.
Where you hear it
Work emails and meetings.
Examples
I'm circling back on the pricing question from Monday.
Let's circle back to this after the demo.
Common mistake
Using it too often as a way to avoid deciding. Say what decision you need.
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